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AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
Model: MLJ13
String Type: Acoustic Guitar
Gauge: Medium/Light (.013, .017, .024, .032, .042, .056)
Core: Tin-plated steel
Wrap Wire: Solid nickel/copper alloy (Monel)
Winding Type: Round wound
End Type: Ball end
Made in: Mexico
The Martin MLJ13 Laurence Juber Signature Retro Monel Acoustic Guitar Strings are designed to bring out the true voice of your acoustic guitar. Crafted with a solid nickel/copper alloy wrap wire and a tin-plated steel core, these strings offer a warm, natural tone that enhances the unique, woody sounds of your instrument. The medium/light gauge (.013–.056) provides a balanced feel, making them suitable for both standard and altered tunings.
These strings are known for their enhanced longevity and tuning stability, thanks to the corrosion-resistant properties of the Monel alloy. Whether you're performing fingerstyle blues, Americana, or bluegrass, the MLJ13 strings deliver a consistent tone that mellows quickly to a vintage warmth, allowing your guitar's tonewoods to shine.
Features:
Signature set designed by renowned guitarist Laurence Juber
Solid nickel/copper alloy wrap wire for a warm, natural tone
Tin-plated steel core enhances tuning stability and durability
Medium/light gauge (.013–.056) suitable for various playing styles
Corrosion-resistant materials ensure extended string life
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AustraliaAs always, good product
AustraliaMartin Retro strings are particularly good if you have a bright toned guitar and want to play that down a little, as with my dreadnought Maton. They still work well on other guitar types. The gauge is a little heavier than the standard 12-54 strings, but not quite as heavy as most 13-56 strings. So can work well in standard tunings. They are not coated but still last quite well.
Martin Retro strings are available in the standard gauges as well as two artist gauges; Lawrence Juber (LJ’s Choice) and Tony Rice. The latter two are 13-56 gauge strings but not as heavy overall as standard 13-56 gauge. The LJ’s Choice would suit guitarist looking for a bit more ‘body’ than 12-54 strings but still playing in standard tunings. Tony Rice strings are a little heavier again. The tone of Retro strings is more mellow than phosphour bronze strings and in many cases not as harsh or metallic. They work with the guitar rather than put their own tone on it. I use them on both rosewood and mahogany backed dreadnoughts and they sound lovely. They also last well and are comfortable to play. Give them a try!
Excellent service, good strings, have been a customer of The Acoustic Center for a long time and have never had an issue with them, great bunch.
AustraliaExcellent service, good strings, have been a customer of The Acoustic Center for a long time and have never had an issue with them, great bunch.
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